Panchmel dal is a combination of 5 lentils toor dal, chana dal, moong dal, masoor dal and urid dal. Yet cooking the Panchratni, as it is also called is very simple. The delicious preparation is tempered with homemade ghee. What more do you want for your protein fill? The origins of the dal are very Read more

Dal Tadka is the commonest form of making dal and is the most delicious form of dal. Every household has a different way of cooking dal. Dal or daal is a staple food for the most vegetarians in of Indian, Nepalese, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi cuisines and we consume a variety of dals. Dals Read more

Sukhi Moong Dal Recipe is tasty stir-fry that tastes great with Chapati or paratha. Simple to make a Stir Fried Moong Dal fills the need for a side dish when you have run out of vegetables and the added bonus is it is Protein Rich. Being vegetarians at home our chief source of protein is dal Read more

Lasooni dal is garlicky dal that has the predominate flavours of garlic in it. Made from a mixture of toor dal and moong dal is mildly spicy and goes well with steamed rice and roti. This Punjabi dal is tempered with ghee, spices and of course garlic. This tasty and easy dal is a treat Read more

Seodha from Awadhi cuisine is something that I read on Huffington post and loved it. Using arbi or colocasia leaves with urid dal or split black lentil Seodha fits perfectly in the current Blogging Marathon theme Protein rich diet. Awadhi cuisine is from around Lucknow and is influenced by Mughal and Bhojpuri cuisine. The cooking Read more

Stuffed Karela or Stuffed Bitter Gourd is a side dish and a great way of eating the bitter vegetable that most people shun. Shallow fried and not fried as in the traditional Uttar Pradesh style. I have used soya chunks to increase the protein content. Stuffed Bitter Gourd is a common dish in most North Read more

Feijoada is a stew, basically of Portuguese origin with beef, pork and beans. But I made this delicious Goan Feijoada with alsande or cow chick peas and soya chunks. This takes care of your protein needs and fills you up to. Serve with some Goan bread or steamed rice and you can doze off for Read more

Lauki and Chana dal vegetable i.e Bottle gourd (opo squash) and Split Bengal Gram is a delicious tasting curry that is not too spicy. This curry is made without onions and garlic, the spices used too is mild. You can use tomatoes too to make this bottle gourd and split Bengal gram vegetable but I Read more